flippantly

[/ˈflɪp.ənt.li/]

adverb

levianamente

1. in a manner that treats something serious or important in a way that is not respectful or appropriate; with a lack of seriousness or respect

He flippantly dismissed her concerns about the project.

Ele descartou levianamente suas preocupações sobre o projeto.

2. in a casual, disrespectful, or glib manner

She spoke flippantly about a matter that required careful consideration.

Ela falou levianamente sobre um assunto que exigia consideração cuidadosa.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

levianamente

most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese

General Brazilian

com frivolidade

emphasizes the frivolous nature

Portugal

levianamente

standard usage in European Portuguese

Portugal

desrespeitosamente

emphasizes the disrespectful aspect

talk out of one's hat (falar levianamente sem fundamento)

make light of something (tratar algo levianamente)

dismiss with a wave of the hand (descartar levianamente)

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